Logical Recursion
A self‑referential process in reasoning where a logical principle is applied to itself, often producing infinite regress or paradoxical layers. Logical recursion appears when one argues about the rules of argument, and then argues about the rules for arguing about argument, and so on. In online debates, it manifests as “meta‑stacking”: first accusing someone of a fallacy, then being accused of the fallacy fallacy, then of fallacy fallacy fallacy. Logical recursion can be productive (deepening analysis) or paralyzing (endless regress without resolution).
Example: “She pointed out his ad hominem; he said she was committing the fallacy fallacy; she said he was now committing the fallacy fallacy fallacy. Logical recursion: arguments folding back on themselves until the original point is lost.”
Logical Recursion by Dumu The Void March 25, 2026
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